Los Angeles Sunday Drive - meet @8:30AM / Leave @9:00AM [PART 2] - Page 18 - LotusTalk

mopho · 06-18-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

LOL howd you fair against Corvus' Atom???

I don't know, the NSX got in my way

FLuXeXigeS · 06-18-2008, 04:19 PM

haha

mopho · 06-20-2008, 01:30 PM

Anyone meeting here for a ride this Sunday?

FunElan · 06-20-2008, 08:45 PM

I was up for a ride this Sunday. I'm done with school!

RachElise · 06-21-2008, 12:39 PM

is anyone going on a drive tomorrow...i would like to go!! i'm a newbie elise owner. LA area.

knucklehead · 06-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I'm out for this Sunday. I'm watching the F1 race.

Murix · 06-21-2008, 06:18 PM

What time do you think you will get started? I might make it.

mopho · 06-21-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

I'm out for this Sunday. I'm watching the F1 race.

That's what DVR's are for

mopho · 06-21-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murix

What time do you think you will get started? I might make it.

Normally, the meet is at 8:30 leave at 9, but it is going to be hot tomorrow too, so that may be a bit on the late side already

maagjr · 06-21-2008, 07:08 PM

I'll be there 8:45am

Murix · 06-22-2008, 08:08 AM

Yep. It's hot already. It is going to be burning today.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 06-22-2008, 09:20 AM

You guys should go to the SpoCom import car show after the drive...

SpoCom: Sport Compact lifestyle show.

mopho · 06-22-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

LOL howd you fair against Corvus' Atom???

OK, this time we made the NSX hang in the back

It's sort of hard to say because obviously we are not driving flat out and who knows who is the better driver (probably him), he does have much more seat time with his Atom and I have not got completely used to the Seven just yet, it is still scaring me (and I have the smaller motor

), so I am driving it a bit ham fisted

Also the Atom has about a 100hp on my Seven and weighs about the same (Atom is 300hp, 7 is about 210hp- there is a 270hp motor upgrade), it must be just nuts because my car is a rocket ship as it is.

That said, for the most part I was reasonably able to stay with him but he was able to pull away from me a bit on the uphill straights, and I was unable to shake him when he was behind me, it sure was fun trying though

NSX driver said he brought a knife to a gun fight, but he was never too far behind. It's still a big car that is not set up for such slow tight roads. On more open roads I have little doubt that the NSX would be right there.

Today was hot but sort of tolerable

Here is some pics

Sexy NSX

You guys missed the Tesla that came to the meet this morning. Couldn't convince him to hit the canyons

Murix · 06-22-2008, 08:03 PM

Sorry I missed it. I was running late this morning. I was all set to go to.

FLuXeXigeS · 06-23-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopho

OK, this time we made the NSX hang in the back

It's sort of hard to say because obviously we are not driving flat out and who knows who is the better driver (probably him), he does have much more seat time with his Atom and I have not got completely used to the Seven just yet, it is still scaring me (and I have the smaller motor

), so I am driving it a bit ham fisted

Also the Atom has about a 100hp on my Seven and weighs about the same (Atom is 300hp, 7 is about 210hp- there is a 270hp motor upgrade), it must be just nuts because my car is a rocket ship as it is.

That said, for the most part I was reasonably able to stay with him but he was able to pull away from me a bit on the uphill straights, and I was unable to shake him when he was behind me, it sure was fun trying though

NSX driver said he brought a knife to a gun fight, but he was never too far behind. It's still a big car that is not set up for such slow tight roads. On more open roads I have little doubt that the NSX would be right there.

Today was hot but sort of tolerable

Here is some pics

Sexy NSX

You guys missed the Tesla that came to the meet this morning. Couldn't convince him to hit the canyons

thanx for sharing...sad i couldnt make it, awesome pics as usual...

btw: the tesla couldnt go cus he woulda probably ran out of juice in the middle of the run...

Corvus · 06-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Perfect weather tomorrow.

mikehall · 07-01-2008, 10:45 AM

I know this thread is for a SUNDAY drive but is anybody interested in doing the Braille Rallye on Sat the 12th July?

Charity Rally: Braille Institute, July 12th, Los Angeles

Corvus · 07-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Great drive after breakfast. All on my own. Fifteen Harley Hogs pulled over for me to let me pass, one at a time. I had to lean on the horn for every single one of them. They were traveling no faster than 15 MPH on a twisty road. Watching the Hogs drive in the on coming lane as much as they wanted really scared me. They weren't just touching the center line, but completely over it. After I passed all the psyco Hogs, ten minutes later I met a second group of Hogs heading in my direction. The lead Hog in the second group was completely in my lane when we met. I came the closest I ever have to having a head on collision.
The moral of the story is, many Harley bikers are very reckless on twisty roads.

Since this happed at 2:15 in the afternoon, we should start the Sunday drive one hour earlier to avoid Hogs. Also mounting a video camera on the cars should be considered a must, to prove what hit you was in your lane and not the other way around.

Chime in if you want to change the start time.

tsunami racer · 07-02-2008, 05:59 PM

WOW! sorry to hear about your near miss. i've never been a fan of anything on two wheels (powered or otherwise) on the roads in malibu.

harleys and cycles and deers, oh my

maagjr · 07-05-2008, 08:20 AM

[quote=Corvus;1044338]Great drive after breakfast. All on my own.

Since this happed at 2:15 in the afternoon, we should start the Sunday drive one hour earlier to avoid Hogs. Also mounting a video camera on the cars should be considered a must, to prove what hit you was in your lane and not the other way around.
[quote]

Hey if I knew you were going out I would had joined you....
I'll be there tomorrow

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06-28-2008, 02:04 PM	#356 (permalink)
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mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 357	I know this thread is for a SUNDAY drive but is anybody interested in doing the Braille Rallye on Sat the 12th July? Charity Rally: Braille Institute, July 12th, Los Angeles

07-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#358 (permalink)
Corvus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 109	Great drive after breakfast. All on my own. Fifteen Harley Hogs pulled over for me to let me pass, one at a time. I had to lean on the horn for every single one of them. They were traveling no faster than 15 MPH on a twisty road. Watching the Hogs drive in the on coming lane as much as they wanted really scared me. They weren't just touching the center line, but completely over it. After I passed all the psyco Hogs, ten minutes later I met a second group of Hogs heading in my direction. The lead Hog in the second group was completely in my lane when we met. I came the closest I ever have to having a head on collision. The moral of the story is, many Harley bikers are very reckless on twisty roads. Since this happed at 2:15 in the afternoon, we should start the Sunday drive one hour earlier to avoid Hogs. Also mounting a video camera on the cars should be considered a must, to prove what hit you was in your lane and not the other way around. Chime in if you want to change the start time. Attached Images

07-02-2008, 05:59 PM	#359 (permalink)
tsunami racer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Playa Vista, CA Posts: 380	WOW! sorry to hear about your near miss. i've never been a fan of anything on two wheels (powered or otherwise) on the roads in malibu. harleys and cycles and deers, oh my __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

07-05-2008, 08:20 AM	#360 (permalink)
maagjr The Bike Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC, CA Posts: 346	[quote=Corvus;1044338]Great drive after breakfast. All on my own. Since this happed at 2:15 in the afternoon, we should start the Sunday drive one hour earlier to avoid Hogs. Also mounting a video camera on the cars should be considered a must, to prove what hit you was in your lane and not the other way around. [quote] Hey if I knew you were going out I would had joined you.... I'll be there tomorrow __________________ PLUG and PLAY HID lights for Elise and Exige: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39926 05 Elise, SP, TP, HT, SS, ST2, DL, HID, CF Spoiler, Racing Battery (Weekend Toy) 05 Kawasaki ZX-6R (Weekend Toy) 06 MB C230 Sport (Commuting car) Two Trek Road Bikes and Two Cannondale Mountain Bikes Previous: 05 Honda S2000 (stock) 04 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 (400 HP) 03 Mazda P5 (stock) More:http://www.myspace.com/marcothebikeracer

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